Overview
Estimation Manager – Electrical Jobs in Dammam, Saudi Arabia at Nesma & Partners Contracting Company Ltd.
Company: Nesma & Partners
Role Purpose
To provide leadership and guidance across the Estimation department by managing the effective implementation of the Estimation strategy, policies, and processes to coordinate cost estimation, tendering, and bidding efforts across the department to achieve successful project outcomes and Estimation goals across the organization.
Key Accountabilities Strategic Contribution
- Ensure effective cascading of the Estimation departmental strategy into operating plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
People Management
- Manage the effective achievement of Estimation objectives through the leadership of the Estimation department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
- Lead the talent development initiatives for the Estimation department, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
- Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the Estimation department to foster a value driven culture within the organization.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Manage the preparation and recommend the Estimation department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.
- Manage and ensure effective implementation of Estimation department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Estimation department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Key Accountabilities Estimation Support, Planning, and Management
- Lead the implementation of the Estimation strategy aligned with the department and organizational strategic objectives, and best practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and competitive cost estimations.
- Drive adherence to key performance measures such as Time-to-Completion and lead time across the estimation department to ensure timely and efficient delivery of cost estimates for construction projects.
- Drive lumpsum projects to ensure successful execution within the agreed-upon budget and scope in collaboration with the Director of Estimation and Board of Directors (BoD).
- Liaise with various departments (e.g., HSE, QAQC, Legal, Insurance, and Engineer) to promote effective decision- making relating to construction project risks, compliance, quality, and cost estimates.
Key Accountabilities
- Drive the delivery of cost Estimation accuracy and overall efficiency through the use of applicable estimation tools, methodologies, and processes to ensure project success.
- Direct the monitoring of market research, specifically focused on Saudi Arabia to gather information on current prices of construction material, equipment, labor rates, and relevant costs, to obtain updated and competitive rates for various project components.
- Oversee and lead all Quantity Surveying (QS) activities in the Estimation department required for construction projects to ensure accurate quantifying of materials and resources.
- Review and oversee direct cost estimates compiled by the Lead Estimator to ensure accuracy.
- Lead the preparation of error free estimation packages and communicate the value and risk to the Corporate Estimation Manager / Director – Estimation to achieve successful project bids and overall profitability for the organization.
- Drive effective quality checks (e.g., spot checks, reviews) of estimation packages to maintain consistency and high quality standards.
- Conduct effective benchmarking of Nesma & Partners’ cost estimates with industry standards to remain competitive within the construction industry.
- Provide a detailed quantity take off in collaboration with the Estimation department, and relevant stakeholders to prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates.
Key Accountabilities Tender and Bidding Management
- Act as the main point of contact between Nesma & Partners and the clients to achieve streamlined tendering activities and successful bid submissions.
- Prepare and manage bid proposals and contribute to successful bid submissions and competitiveness in securing construction projects across the organization.
- Oversee Technical bid requirements to align proposals and relevant documentation to the Invitation to Bid (ITB) requirements.
- Lead the assembly and distribution of bidding documentation across the Estimation department to ensure a streamlined bidding process and accurate cost estimates.
- Participate in the assessment of accepted tenders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project specifications (e.g., scope of work, expertise, size, and project value).
- Perform bid evaluations to secure a suitable contractor/supplier for the project in collaboration with the procurement department.
- Participate in the containing and distribution of contracts to the…
Title: Estimation Manager – Electrical
Company: Nesma & Partners Contracting Company Ltd.
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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